Originally posted in 2016, but many of the concerns and remedies remain the same: In 2015, the Flathead Valley endured months of severe drought conditions.  This was largely due to an unprecedented lack of rain in June and early July—a local record for dry consecutive days.  In addition, June 2015 was the warmest June on record for the city of …

Depth and Time Water trees to a depth of 2-3 feet throughout and a little beyond the canopy area.  You should be able to push a probe easily 2-3 feet until it reaches dry soil and slows down.  Probe several times to avoid rocks and large roots.  Generally, small trees should be watered 3-6 hours, medium trees 6-9 hours, and large trees 9-12 …